For purposes of this part, the term “older individual who is blind” means an individual age 55 or older whose significant visual impairment makes competitive employment extremely difficult to attain but for whom independent living goals are feasible.
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CHAPTER 16— VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER VII— INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Part B— Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind
§ 796j. “Older individual who is blind” defined